GEMblock is helping wealth management remain attractive to HNWIs by offering a new, market-agnostic asset class: gemstones. It increases profits and…
GEMtrust
GEMtrust utilizes blockchain technology to tokenize investment-grade gemstones, creating a transparent and liquid asset class that allows for fractional ownership and democratizes access to wealth preservation. This approach addresses the challenges of volatility and lack of transparency in traditional investment markets by providing a stable, inflation-resistant alternative backed by tangible assets.
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
- Financial Technology
- Web3 & NFTs
Updated 6 months ago
Funding
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Investing in high-value gemstones is typically limited to high-net-worth individuals due to the high cost per piece, complexity in evaluation, and lack of liquidity. The traditional gemstone market also suffers from a lack of transparency, making it difficult for investors to verify the authenticity and value of their investments.
Solution
GEMtrust tokenizes investment-grade gemstones using blockchain technology, enabling fractional ownership and increasing accessibility to this asset class. Each gemstone is converted into a unique NFT, which is then "digitally melted" into fungible GEM tokens. These tokens are backed by a portfolio of investment-grade gemstones held in a Swiss freeport, providing a stable, inflation-resistant store of value. The GEMtrust DAO governs the ecosystem, ensuring transparency and decentralization, and GET token holders profit from GEM token creation, trading, and redemption.
Target Audience
GEMtrust targets both retail and institutional investors seeking portfolio diversification with a stable, inflation-resistant asset class that has historically demonstrated low volatility and is uncorrelated with traditional markets.
Features
- Tokenization of investment-grade gemstones using the ERC-20 standard on the Ethereum blockchain
- Gemstones are converted into individual NFTs and then "digitally melted" into fungible GEM tokens
- DAO governance via the GET token, allowing holders to participate in key decisions and profit from the ecosystem
- Quarterly proof-of-reserve audits to ensure transparency and compliance
- Portfolio of gemstones held in a secure Swiss freeport
- Integration with decentralized exchanges (DEXs) for increased liquidity